The Future of U.S. Shale Gas
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Will the natural gas contained in America’s shale be providing energy for the next 100 years? The CERAWeek conference looks at the future of U.S. shale gas. Details in a Reuters article.
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The Future of U.S. Shale GasWednesday, March 17th, 2010 Will the natural gas contained in America’s shale be providing energy for the next 100 years? The CERAWeek conference looks at the future of U.S. shale gas. Details in a Reuters article. Free Webinar on the Impact of Natural Gas Shales – March 18thTuesday, March 16th, 2010 A free webinar titled: “The Impact of Marcellus Shale: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?” is scheduled for Thursday, March 18th at 1:00 PM and hosted by the Penn State Cooperative Extension. You can register on their website. Obama Administration: Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracturing ChemicalsThursday, March 11th, 2010
Jobs in the Fayetteville Shale Gas PlayThursday, March 11th, 2010
“Making a Case” for Natural GasThursday, March 11th, 2010 An article in the Houston Chronicle explains how the natural gas industry must now “make a case” because many lawmakers have a strong preference for renewable energy sources and those which are perceived to be more environmentally friendly. The Cheap Natural Gas EnvironmentTuesday, March 9th, 2010 Daniel Fisher, a senior editor at Forbes has a blog post titled: “A New World of Cheap Gas“. In the post he explores the impact of new gas production on contract rates, natural gas uses, the impact on renewable energy technology, government policy and more. The “Natural Gas Act” Promotes Use as a Transportation FuelSaturday, February 27th, 2010
More Inspectors and Higher Fees in PennsylvaniaSaturday, February 27th, 2010 An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources is going to increase the number of inspectors assigned to oversee natural gas drilling by 50%. Fees paid by companies who want to drill in the state will also be will also be significantly increased. Home Rule and Natural Gas DrillingSunday, February 21st, 2010 Calvin Tillman, the Mayor of Dish, Texas gave a two hour presentation on how to prevent the harmful effects of natural gas drilling at the Elmira Heights Theater in Elmira Heights, New York. He encouraged local officials to “take control” of what happens in their jurisdiction. More at The Online Leader. Property Owner’s Rights in New YorkThursday, February 18th, 2010 Most of the publicity about natural gas drilling in New York has focused on environmental concerns and limiting resource development. A recent assembly of people in Binghamton focused on the rights of property owners to benefit from their resource. More in an article on Reuters.com. LNG and Horizontal Fracking are Monumental Energy ShiftsTuesday, February 9th, 2010 In an article on the Journal of American Enterprise Institute website, Max Schultz, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute argues that new methods for producing natural gas (horizontal fracking) and new methods to distribute the gas (LNG) are going to transform the use of energy worldwide. Severance Tax on Pennsylvania Natural GasTuesday, February 9th, 2010 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is looking to the Marcellus Shale for revenues and lawmakers are considering a severance tax on natural gas. The gas companies say that a tax would slow development of the resource. More in an article on the Reuters website. Safe and Environmentally Responsible Natural Gas ProductionTuesday, February 9th, 2010 The Houston Chronicle website reports on comments made by oil and gas company leaders at a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. The comments were consistent… Natural gas can be produced in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Pennsylvania Legislators: Step on the Gas or the Brake?Friday, February 5th, 2010 Some legislators in Harrisburg are trying to raise more revenue from the Marcellus Shale while others are trying to put on the brakes to reduce environmental impacts. More in an article at Philly.com. Natural Gas and Oil in North CarolinaMonday, January 25th, 2010 The North Carolina Geological Survey has published Information Circular 36: Natural Gas and Oil in North Carolina. “This report provides an overview of natural gas and oil potential in North Carolina, how natural gas and oil forms, recent interest in both onshore and off-shore resources, and a summary of the current permit requirements and regulations.” Quoted from the report. |